52 goes to Italy
July 26th, 2006 11:39 am
Well, actually, 52 managing partner Steve Potestio went to Italy recently to scout out locations for an office in Rome. OK, that’s a stretch but maybe some day. What he did do was see Italy win their 4th World Cup while drinking red wine in Rome. And he spent time on the Amalfi Coast mostly in Positano. A few thoughts on Italy: Salami and cheese are cheap! Everyone is a good driver. Other than running to catch a bus or train, there is little stress. Work happens…at a slower pace but it happens. People take pride in the way they look. There is respect for beauty of all kinds. People litter. Panini and pizza are the perfect meals. Fiat’s, Alfa’s, Lancia…I miss seeing these cars in the U.S. It is beautiful beyond belief. Sensory depravation upon returning
Ah! Italy. Six course lunches that leave you catatonic and drooling. A weird little disco playing Morrisey songs to a dance floor full of boys. Blue, blue ocean water. The lurch of your stomach after you swig a shot of Grappa (just to be polite) and then the rush of warmth that follows. The dry hot vibe of Vesuvius, the cool cavey taste of good cheese…